2007-02-21 23:13:51 · 5 answers · asked by DATTATREYA 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I know you did not ask for a question but why do you want to change who you are? I'm sure your mother tongue is beautiful.
When I lived in the US, I continued to speak as I learned - my native tongue is English and I was raised to speak what my mother called 'properly', so that it sounds somewhat British. Everyone loved my accent and wanted to talk to me.
I hope you aren't experiencing any discrimination because of yours, hence your reason for wanting to 'fit in'. Being 'different' is a good thing. Why be a crowd-follower?
2007-02-22 05:35:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a common problem for, I think, it's natural to most language learners. It might be best to keep practicing your spoken English (I presume) with as many native speakers as possible. From the environment and the context, you're instinctively required to imitate how words, phrases, sentences, etc. are naturally pronounced, then feel free to converse with the speakers ( half a year to one year+ of staying to study abroad where you can't use your mother tongue is also a practical idea and effective method) like their ways of expressing emotions, things, opinions, etc. This takes time and needs your patience. Good luck.
2007-02-22 07:29:42 · answer #2 · answered by Arigato ne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you want to overcome your mother tongue, it is part of who you are, you should be proud of it!
2007-02-22 07:56:19 · answer #3 · answered by SexyMama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should take a class in 'Elocution'.
It will help you to enunciate words properly, and this will help you form correct speaking techniques for the language that you are using.
2007-02-22 07:20:49 · answer #4 · answered by quay_grl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Please don't, it is nice to hear a little of who someone is in their accent.
If you must I suggest listening to tape of yourself over and over, correcting you speech as you go.
2007-02-22 07:20:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋